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Plastikon Healthcare
Quality Control Lab Technician - Medical Device & Pharmaceutical
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What they do
A Quality Control Laboratory Technician ensures that manufactured products meet safety standards and company specifications. Works in laboratories examining products, taking samples and conducting experiments. Reports imperfections and makes recommendations for improvements.
$55,251 / year median in Kansas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview We are seeking a Laboratory Technician responsible for performing routine laboratory testing in support of medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. Under direct supervision and following approved procedures, this position performs environmental monitoring, basic analytical measurements (pH, TOC, conductivity, weight), and physical attribute testing of in-process and finished products. This role maintains laboratory housekeeping and operates in full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs). Duties Perform routine environmental monitoring (EM) of cleanrooms and controlled areas, including viable air sampling, surface sampling, non-viable particle counts, and personnel monitoring, per approved SOPs and schedules. Perform routine analytical measurements including pH, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), and conductivity on water systems, in-process samples, and finished products under direct supervision. Perform physical attribute testing (e.g., dimensions, appearance, color, fill volume/weight checks) on components, in-process materials, and finished products. Collect, label, log, and transport samples while maintaining proper sample integrity, traceability, and chain of custody. Record test data accurately, legibly, and contemporaneously in laboratory notebooks, logbooks, batch records, and/or electronic records systems in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Perform daily verification, calibration checks, and routine maintenance of basic laboratory equipment (balances, pH meters, conductivity meters) and document results. Prepare basic reagents, buffers, standards, and media as directed, with appropriate labeling and expiration dating. Maintain laboratory housekeeping, including cleaning of benches, equipment, and work areas; proper disposal of waste; and stocking of laboratory supplies and consumables. Notify the supervisor immediately of any out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT), atypical results, or equipment malfunctions. Support laboratory inventory by monitoring supply levels and reporting reorder needs. Perform other related duties as assigned by laboratory management. Requirements Proven experience working within medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments with a strong understanding of